Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/12/22: NATO Expansion, Elon vs Twitter, Inflation Data, Covid, Gen Z Misery, Kushner Corruption, Dem Warning, & Yemen Disaster!
Apr 12, 2022
Dr. Annelle Sheline, a research fellow at the Quincy Institute and Yemen expert, sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, emphasizing how U.S. ties, including Jared Kushner's, complicate this issue. The discussion highlights NATO expansion in response to Russian aggression and the geopolitical implications. The rising teen mental health crisis is addressed, focusing on Gen Z's struggles, while the impact of inflation and COVID policies on American households is critically analyzed. Sheline advocates for better political accountability regarding U.S. foreign aid.
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NATO Expansion Risks
- Finland and Sweden may join NATO due to increased Russian tension, potentially doubling the land border between NATO and Russia.
- This move has significant risks, echoing past NATO expansions that fueled tensions with Russia.
Fiona Hill's Warning
- Fiona Hill warned George W. Bush in 2008 that offering Ukraine NATO membership would provoke Putin.
- Dick Cheney questioned Hill's commitment to freedom and democracy after her remarks.
Kennan's Predictions
- Expanding NATO was predicted to inflame Russian nationalism and restore Cold War tensions.
- These predictions came true, highlighting the need for careful consideration of NATO expansion's consequences.